Well the thread basically sums it up, wouldn't mind doing a conversion from a fly rod, looking for something in the 4-8 lb line rating giver or take.
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What size lures/bait are you going to throw?
I would suggest a 6 to 8wt blank depending on lure/bait weight.
A general rule of thumb is blank wt/16 i.e a 6 wt would be 6/16 ounces or 3/8ths ounces while an 8 wt tosses 1/2 ounce lures quite nicely.
CTS has 2 to 9 wt blanks in 2 to 6 piece up to 11 ft.

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Dave

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CTS is the way to go. I know of a 9 ft. 6 in., 7 piece, 7 wt blank that may work. Not a sponsor so e mail me if you don't know the one I'm thinking of.

Thanks for the responses guys. I plan on using the rod for float fishing in small creeks. I am liking the 11 foot 6 piece rod that CTS has to offer. I am thinking a 6 wt would be fine for these steelhead as they rarely get over 5lbs. Any general ideas on what the price would be to have one of these built?

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Hard to tell with no info on the components, etc. you want.

Honestly not looking for anything special, regular reelseat and cork. Have never built a rod so I don't know about guides, but I'm not looking for a piece of art, just a rod to fish with.

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Twice the blank cost would be about right.

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